‘Tolerance level’ in Armagh area in relation to anti-social behaviour as...
There is a “tolerance level of acceptance” in relation to anti-social behaviour in the Armagh area, police believe, as it has witnessed a 29% rise in such incidents compared to the previous year. This...
View ArticleShock for startled schoolchildren who stumble across slithering snake on...
Residents of one Co. Armagh town could certainly have used the help of our patron saint earlier today. While the legend goes that St Patrick chased all the snakes from Ireland, one legless reptile was...
View ArticleAnother dead animal at scenic Carrigatuke as ‘serial’ culprit challenged over...
A group set up to enhance and promote the beautiful Carrigatuke mountain and viewpoint have branded the dumping of an a dead calf in the area an “absolute disgrace”. And the Friends of Sliabh Fuait...
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Gavin’s killer stole all our childhoods: Siblings vow to fight on for justice...
The brother and sister of an innocent 17-year-old boy gunned down in an Armagh taxi rank 27 years ago this week say their fight for truth and justice will continue until the man responsible for his...
View ArticleMarkethill man caught with £900 worth of cocaine and cannabis in Keady
A Markethill man who was found in possession of £900 worth of cocaine and cannabis has been handed a suspended sentence. The 42-year-old’s barrister told court his client “had no issues since, he now...
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Derrynoose residents at their wits’ end launch petition over shocking state...
Residents living along a rural County Armagh stretch of road say they are so fed up with its condition they have started a petition demanding urgent action. Locals living on the Crossnenagh Road in...
View ArticleWoman who intimidated assault victim outside courthouse gets lengthy...
A Newtownhamilton woman who intimidated a woman whom she assaulted outside the courthouse on the day of contest has been handed a lengthy suspended sentence. The deputy district judge told the...
View ArticleFormer Keady teacher to face Crown Court trial over harassment and threats to...
A Co Armagh maths teacher is to stand trial accused of harassment, intimidation and making threats to kill after he denied the offences today (Wednesday). Standing in the dock of Newry Crown Court in a...
View ArticleRoad closure ahead as resurfacing works to start in Keady
Work will start next Tuesday on a resurfacing scheme on the Crossmore Road in Keady. The works, which will also include footway refurbishment, will cost in the region of £146,000. The improvement work...
View ArticleSix month ban for Keady motorist who struck car while driving without...
A man who struck another car as it made a right hand turn, whilst uninsured and unlicensed, has been handed a six month disqualification. Court heard that the 40-year-old made admissions during police...
View ArticleQuick response prevents catastrophe at Keady business after youth sets fire...
Police are currently investigating an arson attack on a business in Keady on Friday evening. Officers attended the scene to the rear of the Caledonian Bar and Restaurant – in an alleyway in the...
View ArticleKeady man accused of attempted hijacking and serious assault to face Crown Court
A Keady man facing serious assault and attempted hijacking charges will face Crown Court proceedings later this year. The 29-year-old appeared at Armagh Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Newry, on Tuesday...
View ArticleIntercontinental lorry driver told her employment would end following drink...
A Keady woman who drove whilst over the legal limit has been handed a 12 month disqualification. The 33-year-old’s barrister informed court that his client was an “intercontinental lorry driver” but...
View ArticleKeady man who ‘lost the run of himself’ kicked partner in face, court told
A Keady man who assaulted his partner and damaged a caravan has been sentenced to three months in prison. In sentencing the 30-year-old, the district judge commented: “This is clearly very serious when...
View ArticleCo Armagh Grand Orange Lodge detail 11 districts’ Twelfth ‘near home’ plans
While last year’s celebrations were dubbed the ‘Twelfth At Home’ this year’s has been titled the ‘Twelfth Near Home’. Orangemen in Co Armagh traditionally meet for a single county demonstration on the...
View ArticleCalls for signage at dangerous Keady junction after residents report near misses
A number of near misses at a dangerous Keady junction has prompted further calls for action before there is a serious accident. Councillor Bróna Haughey has urged the Department for Infrastructure...
View ArticleGranemore pupils preserving their Covid memories with lockdown time capsule
A local primary school is ensuring that memories of the pandemic will never be forgotten by burying a time capsule. Pupils at St Mary’s in Granemore, from nursery right up to P7, recorded their...
View ArticleTwo new seats to be installed in public space in Darkley
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s planning committee has approved an application that will see two new seats installed at a public space in Darkley. The application, lodged by...
View ArticleTassagh’s Tracy wins recognition for work in community and raising over...
A Tassagh woman who has raised more than £60,000 for local charities has been recognised for her outstanding efforts. Tracy Hughes is one of seven people across Northern Ireland who have won a ‘Big...
View ArticleSisters of St Clare convent in Keady to close after 150 years service to town
The Sisters of St Clare convent in Keady will close after 150 years service to the town. Sister Anne Kelly made the sad announcement to the parishioners of Keady on Friday afternoon – four days shy of...
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